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What does it mean?
Even when progress is slow or the path is dark, staying on course leads to ultimate success and inner enlightenment.
In plain terms
Steady steps in dark times lead to light.
What can you take from it?
Keep moving even when things are hard.

Where it applies

  • difficult times
  • career struggles
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • persist through challenges
  • trust the process

Questions to consider

  • How do you keep going in dark times?
  • What is your goal?

Another view

It promises success even if the journey is truly futile.

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